DMC Sports Medicine is hosting a free seminar on spring joint pain: Giving Pain the Cold Shoulder at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 19 at Franklin Athletic Club, 29350 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield. Attendees will learn about solutions for joint and muscle pain, particularly in the shoulder, from DMC Sports Medicine physicians Dr. Britta Anderson, non-operative orthopaedic sports medicine specialist, and Dr. Stephen Lemos, president of DMC Sports Medicine, orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon, and Detroit Tigers and Detroit Pistons team physician. There is no cost to attend the event and light refreshments will be served. To register, call 1-888-DMC-2500 or visit dmc.org/pmc.

-- Special writer Ashley Young

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LAKE ORION

Women's Golf Clinic starts Thursday

The Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce's first Women's Golf Clinic is Thursday, June 20 at Indianwood Golf and Country Club, 1081 Indianwood Road, Lake Orion. The women attending this event will receive instruction from two PGA Golf Professionals as they network with other local professionals. The 90-minute clinic includes full swing, short game and putting practice. Following the clinic, there will be a wine and cheese reception in Indianwood's St. Andrews Room. To register, visit auburnhillschamber.com or call 248-853-7862. Tickets are $55 for Chamber members and $65 for non-members. Questions may be directed to info@auburnhillschamber.com. This event is sponsored by Oakland University and dbusiness magazine.

-- Special writer Ashley Young

DETROIT

U of M Flint hosting information session

The University of Michigan-Flint's Master of Arts with Secondary Teacher Certification Specializing in the Small Urban High School, commonly known as The Detroit Teacher Project, is hosting an information session highlighting this state-of-the-art teacher preparation program. The session will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. June 20 at Henry Ford Academy School for Creative Studies, 485 W. Milwaukee, Detroit. Hors d'oeuvres will be served and a drawing for a $1,000.00 scholarship will be held each session. For information contact Dr. Mary Jo Finney, Director of The Detroit Teacher Project at 810-762-3260.

-- Special writer Stacy Egerton

WATERFORD TWP.

Touched by an Angel fundraiser Thursday

A fundraiser for Touched by an Angel is 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20 at Waterford Rolladium Center, 4475 Highland Road, Waterford Township. A donation of $7 is requested for skating.

PONTIAC

'Soul Food' Fundraiser 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday

The "Soul Food Strolling Buffet Theme" Fundraiser is from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 21 at the TPN Family Community Center, 75 W. Huron St., Pontiac. Come out for a casual night of food, fellowship, live music, and guest speakers all in support of our mission trip to serve in The United States Virgin Islands in July and December 2013. Tickets are $25 at the door. Call 248-830-4664.

-- Special writer Ashley Young

AUBURN HILLS

5th Annual Cook-Off on June 21 and 22

The 5th Annual Auburn Hills State Championship BBQ Cook-Off, which is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society will be held on June 21 and 22. Teams competing have a chance to win cash, trophies and the coveted title of Grand Champion. Competition categories include; chicken, pork ribs, pork, and beef brisket. For more information, visit www.auburnhills.org or contact Shawn Keenan at 248-364-6926.

ROCHESTER

Rockin' Cupcakes to host book signing

Rockin' Cupcakes is hosting a book signing event featuring author Lydia Akpene Gagoh, 1 to 3 p.m. June 22 at 6930 North Rochester Road, Rochester Hills. Gagoh, a resident of Rochester, will be available to sign copies of her book,"Ese, The Little Boy Who Loved to Dance".

-- Staff writer Kathy Blake

SOUTHFIELD

Women Who Inspire to host brunch

Women Who Inspire is hosting a brunch featuring Crisette Ellis 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 22 at Beans 'N' Cornbread Restaurant in Southfield. A native of Detroit, Ellis is married to Bishop Charles H. Ellis III, who is the Senior Pastor of Greater Grace Temple and the Presiding Prelate of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World.

Crisette Ellis is a successful entrepreneur with Mary Kay cosmetics. In November of 2002, she became Michigan's first and youngest African American National Sales Director in Mary Kay. She is also the CEO of Affirmations by Crisette, a brand of inspirational and empowerment tees and other products. Tickets are $30 for members and $40 for non-members. Tickets are available through PayPal at www.womenwhoinspire.org. Women Who Inspire is a professional women's Christian organization based in Oak Park. For more information, contact Executive Director Nancy O'Neale at 248-346-5068.

-- Staff writer Kathy Blake

WATERFORD TOWNSHIP

WPD Open House on Saturday morning

The Waterford Police Department Open House is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 22 at the police department, 5150 Civic Center Drive, Waterford Township.

The event includes tours of the department, firearm display and Taser demonstrations, child fingerprint kits, and free helmets for the first 200 children.

The township police K-9 will be available. Complimentary hot dogs, ice cream and goodies will be available.

Family safety information will be distributed. People can also have their photo taken in a police car or on a motorcycle. Call 248-674-0351.